Daniel Kaluuya: Quick Facts

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Daniel Kaluuya to Make U.S. Stage Debut in New Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Play • Oct. 20, 2026, 12:00 PM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)

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Born	February 24, 1989 (age 37) • London • England
Awards And Honors	Golden Globe Award (2021) • Academy Award (2021) • Academy Award (2021): Actor in a Supporting Role • Golden Globe Award (2021): Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)	"Black Mirror" (2011) • "Comedy Lab" (2010) • "Delta Forever" (2008) • "Widows" (2018) • "Ruddy Hell! It's Harry and Paul" (2010–2012) • "Chatroom" (2010) • "Psychoville" (2009–2011) • "The Whistleblowers" (2007) • "The Fades" (2011) • "Johnny English Reborn" (2011) • "Sicario" (2015) • "A Christmas Carol" (2020) • "Black Panther" (2018) • "Silent Witness" (2008) • "10 Minute Tales" (2009) • "Babylon" (2014) • "Watership Down" (2018) • "Get Out" (2017) • "Comedy: Shuffle" (2007) • "Bellamy's People" (2010) • "Shoot the Messenger" (2006) • "Skins" (2007–2009) • "Coming Up" (2011) • "The Philanthropist" (2009) • "Kick-Ass 2" (2013) • "Cass" (2008) • "Queen & Slim" (2019) • "Inspector Lewis" (2009) • "Doctor Who" (2009) • "That Mitchell and Webb Look" (2008–2009) • "Welcome to the Punch" (2013) • "FM" (2009)
Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator)	"Skins" (2008–2009)

Top Questions

How tall is Daniel Kaluuya?

Daniel Kaluuya stands 5 feet 8.5 inches tall (1.74 metres).

When was Daniel Kaluuya born?

Daniel Kaluuya was born on February 24, 1989, in London, England.

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Daniel Kaluuya as Fred Hampton stands at a podium with his fist raised, while LaKeith Stanfield as William O'Neil stands among a crowd with his fist raised, in Judas and the Black Messiah.

Daniel Kaluuya in Judas and the Black Messiah

Daniel Kaluuya poses in a black suit, holding his Oscar statuette for Actor in a Supporting Role for Judas and the Black Messiah at the 93rd Academy Awards.

Catherine Keener, Bradley Whitford, Allison Williams, Betty Gabriel, and Daniel Kaluuya sit and converse around a wooden patio table outdoors in a scene from the film Get Out.

Daniel Kaluuya as Chris Washington sits wide-eyed and tearful, staring ahead in a tense moment from the film Get Out.

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